"Marine Pollution" by Dr. Geert Potters
"Marine Pollution" by Dr. Geert Potters
BoBoCoAe | 2013 | ISBN: 8740305406 9788740305401 | 231 pages | PDF | 13 MB
BoBoCoAe | 2013 | ISBN: 8740305406 9788740305401 | 231 pages | PDF | 13 MB
This book on marine pollution describes different threats to life in the oceans, as well as the relevant modern research methods. It ends with a description on international legislation preventing pollution by the maritime sector (MARPOL73/78). Meant for a student with already basic knowledge of biochemistry and physiology.
Brief Contents
List of tables
List of figures
Foreword
1 What is pollution?
2 How to measure pollution
3 Inorganic pollutants
4 Oil and organic pollution
5 Newer forms of pollution
6 Policy and pollution
7 Envoi
8 Endnotes
with TOC BookMarkLinks
About the Author
Geert Potters, Ph D, is a biologist trained by the University of Antwerp.
He teaches chemistry and ecology at the Antwerp Maritime Academy and Leuven University College, and coaches students to work on dissertations with an ecological backbone. His current research encompasses durable port and ship technology, such as corrosion prevention.